No agreement in the state: The settlement goes to mediation
On Thursday evening, Akademikerne and NITO broke off negotiations with the state. The wage settlement will now go to mediation with the National Mediator.
This year's main settlement in the central government has been demanding. The state's demand for a common basic collective agreement has stood in the way of reaching a solution.
Demands local distribution and real wage growth
NITO and Akademikerne have been clear that all finances will continue to be distributed locally. The central government agencies differ in terms of size, geography and social mission. Local distribution is crucial in order to safeguard expertise and the actual needs of the individual enterprise.
In 2024, we went on strike for the right to keep our collective agreement, and it means no less to us now. The state should have used these negotiations to develop the agreement further. We have not reached our goal there.
Kristian Botnen, head of NITO Stat
"We demand real wage growth for our members. The wage gap with the private sector is too large. The state must use wages actively to recruit and retain the expertise the enterprises need to fulfil their social mission," says Botnen.
The way forward
"We are entering the mediation with the goal of finding a solution that ensures real wage growth for our members and that we agree on an even better collective agreement," Botnen concludes.
The deadline for agreeing to mediation is midnight on 28 May. NITO will provide information as soon as a result is available. Until then, the process is confidential.
